Best Men's Running Shoes

by Lindsay Law

Whether you jog casually with friends in the morning or are training for a marathon, you need running shoes that will support and cushion your feet. It's easy to find quality men's running shoes for every occasion if you know what features to look for. Read on for tips on buying the best running shoes for your feet, activity level and personal tastes.

Buying Men's Running Shoes:

Buy supination running shoes for high arches. Men with high arches whose feet roll outward, or supinate, when they run benefit from supination running shoes, which provide flexibility and cushioned soles to absorb shock. Purchase supination running shoes with a particularly soft midsole and a flexible heel to give your foot the support it needs. Cushioned running shoes with soles that conform to your feet are also a good choice for supporting high arches. Look for cushioned running shoes that have plenty of room for your toes and upper foot to breathe and are tighter around the heel.

Purchase stability running shoes for flat feet. Support feet that overpronate, or roll inward, with a good stability running shoe. The best running shoes of this kind will have a rigid arch and a thick midsole. Pick a stability running shoe that is also stiff along the inner side of the shoe so that the foot does not roll inwardly. Choose running shoes for flat feet that have a durable sole and will hold up to pressure. Strengthen your feet by running barefoot and getting to know your natural running habits before buying running shoes for flat feet.

Look for neutral running shoes for normal feet. If your feet do not overpronate or supinate, neutral running shoes will work best for you. Find neutral running shoes that offer you extra support and cushioning in the midsole and shock absorption to prevent foot problems from developing. Buy men's running shoes that are made of mesh or a similar material to allow your feet to breathe.

Find trail running shoes for the outdoors. When you're planning a run in the mountains or simply on a rocky path near your home, trail running shoes will give you the stability and traction you need to avoid slipping or twisting your ankle. Trail running shoes made of mesh and water-resistant fabrics are perfect for jogging on muddy paths or heading up a damp terrain near a creek. Look for neutral or stability trail running shoes to fit your on your arch and running type.

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